electrolyzes

/ɪˈlɛktrəˌlaɪzɪz/
verb
  1. Third person singular form of electrolyze: causes a chemical change in a substance by passing an electric current through it.
    • A special device electrolyzes the water in the fish tank to keep it clean.
    • This process electrolyzes the molten salt to create pure metal.
    • The machine electrolyzes the brine to produce chlorine and sodium hydroxide.